3 WAYS WITH KETCHUP

Everyone loves ketchup. It’s time to take this fan favorite condiment further. The customization possibilities are endless, making it a pantry essential. You can turn your ketchup into a unique dipping sauce, or spread, by infusing it with sweet heat, adding smoky and spicy undertones or nearly anything else. Here are three simple ways to use ketchup's incredible versatility to enhance anything from bar snacks to burgers and fries.

Flavors with sweet heat (aka “swicy”) are having a moment right now. Bringing these two traditional opposites together can add a whole new take on a classic menu item. Try mixing these sweet and spicy ingredients with your ketchup, and add a tasty new sauce to every meal, from delicious dips to fried rice and stir fry sauces. 

• Black pepper and caramel

• Sambal and pineapple

• Gochujang and brown sugar

Smoky savory combinations can help create that charcoal grill flavor without all of that real smoke in your kitchen. It’s also a flavor trend that many customers are chasing as a dip for sweet potato fries or a topping for meat or plant-based sandwiches. Here are 3 unique ways that let you use ketchup as a clever shortcut to a desirable new flavor profile.

• Smoked paprika and cumin 

• Chipotle powder and Mexican cinnamon

• Black cardamom and turmeric powder